More films with space backdrop should be made: Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee Pannu, who will next be seen in "Mission Mangal", being touted as India's first space film, believes more films with a backdrop of space should be explored.

The movie is said to be loosely based on the story of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who contributed to the Mars Orbiter Mission, India's first interplanetary expedition.

"It is a backdrop that should be explored not just by making a film on Rakesh Sharma or Kalpana Chawla but more exciting stories should be made. It feels good that Bollywood is ready to explore this space.

"Technically, I don't think we have a doubt, we are good at VFX and our audience is hungry to watch great visuals. With 'Mission Mangal', people will get to see an out-and-out space film," Taapsee told PTI.

Talking about "Mission Mangal", Taapsee said, "It is a wonderful, inspiring real story. This story deserves to be shared with everyone."